Everything about Bradleys Head Fortification Complex totally explained
The Bradleys Head Fortification Complex is a small fort located on the northern side of Toronga Park Zoo, that formed part of a total
defence system for Sydney Harbour and recalls a period when the colony of
New South Wales became increasingly aware of its isolation and wealth. The fortification is located on Bradleys Head Road,
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.
History
Construction of the fort began in 1840-42 and consisted of a gun pit and firing wall that was built out of large blocks of sandstone and carved partly from the original rock that was located on site. The earlier stages of construction during this period were done with the supervision of
Major George Barney, a Commanding Royal Engineer who used hired labour that was supplied by
Governor Gipps.
In 1871 the fortification received an additional Barracks. The barracks were constructed from large sandstone blocks and carved out of the existing rock on the headland. The 1871 barracks were designed and constructed under the direction of
James Barnet, a colonial architect. This most recent addition consisted of three gun pits and had connecting galleries for the riflemen. The upgrade of 1871 was complementary to some of the larger fortifications being constructed during the same period on
Middle Head,
South Head,
Georges Heights and
Georges Head.
The site is now part of the
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
Gallery
Image:Bradleysheadsfortifi0024.JPG|The only entrance to the battery constructed in 1871.
Image:Bradleysheadsfortifi0019.JPG|A feature inside the onsite barracks.
Image:Bunkerhall1.JPG|One of the barrack hallways with an entry point to the innermost chamber on the right hand side.
Image:Bradleysheadsfortifi0008.JPG|The innermost chamber of the barracks
Image:Bradleysheadsfortifi0095.JPG|Trenches leading to gun emplacements and into the underground chambers on site.
Image:Bradleysheadsfortifi0086.JPG|Large gun emplacement constructed 1840-42
Image:Bradleysheadsfortifi0052.JPG|Cannon and gun emplacement constructed 1871
Image:Cannonpozi2.JPG|Empty gun emplacement constructed 1871
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